The process of natural gas extraction known as hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is a
controversial energy acquisition technique often viewed with disdain by the public, due to its …

Just transition is a new framework of analysis that brings together climate, energy and
environmental justice scholarships. It was originally coined as a term that was designed to …

Given a myriad of challenges and technological advancement, the energy system has been
constantly evolving and transforming, which requires compatible adjustments in energy …

Shale gas has been described as a game changer due to its potential role in addressing
global climate change, protecting national security, and revitalizing local economies …

Increased US oil and gas production has created opportunities and challenges for local
governments. Through interviews with roughly 250 local officials, we evaluate the fiscal …

As unconventional natural gas development (UNGD) activities such as “fracking” have
proliferated across the US, research has begun to examine their impacts on human life …

Trauma, the experience of sudden, dangerous, overwhelming events that render victims
powerless, is an apt description of many experiences with toxic contamination. Toxic …

Abstract The Clean Power Plan (CPP) is the most ambitious effort to date to de-carbonize
the US energy system, promote alternative energy sources and assist communities that will …

To date, little research has investigated how public perceptions of policies to ban or restrict
fossil-fuel extraction change over time; yet this topic is of crucial importance as countries …

Unconventional oil and gas extraction (UOGE) has spurred an unprecedented boom in
onshore production in the US. Despite a surge in related research, a void exists regarding …